It seems that XiaomiÂ is workingÂ pretty hard this year. The companyÂ has released a bunch of smartphonesÂ in first half of the year: theÂ entry-levelÂ Redmi Note 3, the Mi 4s, and the high-endÂ Mi 5. ItÂ hasÂ also launched itsÂ biggest smartphone yet, the Xiaomi Mi Max. Providing consistent updates toÂ its devices has become aÂ trend.

MIUI 8 is based on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), which brings some exciting new features toÂ compatible devices. As announcedÂ by Xiaomi, the update started rolling out from the 1st of June in the China. Also, the global rollout was expected to happen on the 17th of June, and now the devices are receiving theÂ update. The MIUI 8 China Developer ROM version 6.6.16 is said to be more stable than the Alpha and Beta ROMs that areÂ currently available for download.

MIUI 8 Features

MIUI 8 introduces two new features that are designed to improve battery life: the power-saving mode, which freezes background apps and tasks in order to keep the phone running for as long as possible.

Camera improvement and enhancements to the gallery app that comes preloaded on Xiaomi devices. These include new sharing controls, improved multiple photo selection, and support for various doodles and stickers. Video editing has also been improved, and overall, the gallery app is said to be more storage-efficient.

High quality wallpapers:Â Users can pickÂ their favourite categories, set the frequency forÂ changing wallpapers, orÂ wait for the wallpaper to be changed daily.

New notifications toggles: UsersÂ can also customize new and existing notification toggles in the settings menu.You can get detailed more information for flashing the update manually onÂ device.

Also, the company is launching two newÂ devices that areÂ rumored to be Mi Note 2 and Mi 5S, an upgraded version of the Mi 5. The company recently launched the Redmi Note 3 and the Mi 5 in India, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which is priced at INR 9,999 in India, has quickly went on the become the best-seller.

Verizon has releasedÂ Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 last week. This new software brought newÂ features such as Doze Mode, App Standby, new app permissions system, and Google Now On Tap. Now, Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is receiving Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update.Â The new software version is MMB29M.N915VVRU2CPD1, which brings latest Marshmallow operating system to the device.

The Galaxy Note EdgeÂ was launched in 2014, and comes with a 5.6-inch one-sided curved display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset under the hood. This update bringsÂ Ultra-High-Quality Audio, Android for Work, and a fresh UI design. Also, new featuresÂ such as Doze Mode, App Standby, new app permissions system, and Google Now On Tap are supported.

You can check the full changelog with all the features here. As it is the over-the-air (OTA) rollout of the update, so it may be a few days before it reaches all theÂ Galaxy Note Edge units sold by Verizon.Â It will most probably roll out in stages.

]]>https://androidspin.com/verizons-samsung-galaxy-note-edge-receiving-android-6-0-marshmallow-update/feed/2OnePlus One getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Cyanogen OS 13.1 updatehttps://androidspin.com/oneplus-one-getting-android-6-0-marshmallow-based-cyanogen-os-13-1-update/
https://androidspin.com/oneplus-one-getting-android-6-0-marshmallow-based-cyanogen-os-13-1-update/#respondFri, 10 Jun 2016 17:18:13 +0000https://androidspin.com/?p=171001OnePlus One was first flagship smartphone from the company. It came with 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 801 chipset, and Cyanogen OS. OnePlus is always focussed on consistent Android updates, and the company had already confirmedÂ that OnePlus one will be receiving Android Marshmallow update in Q1 2016. Now, the update has started rolling out. Cyanogen OS 13.1, […]

OnePlus One was first flagship smartphone from the company. It came with 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 801 chipset, and Cyanogen OS. OnePlus is always focussed on consistent Android updates, and the company had already confirmedÂ that OnePlus one will be receiving Android Marshmallow update in Q1 2016. Now, the update has started rolling out.

Cyanogen OS 13.1, which is based on Android Marshmallow, has started rolling out beginning with the OnePlus One.Â Marshmallow offers a number of useful features that Cyanogen leverages, and some of themÂ are:

Doze
Doze increases theÂ battery life by putting theÂ device into hibernation mode when the device is not in active use. When in Doze mode, theÂ device will limit CPU and network intensive tasks to conserve battery life. You can now forget to charge your phone and still have juice left for the next day!

Permissions control + Privacy Guard
Marshmallow brings new privacy features to the operating system, enabling the user to allow or disallow a particular app from accessing certain device information, such as your contacts or camera.

App Standby
App Standby determines which apps have not been used recently on your device and then puts them into sleep mode so that these apps no longer consume battery.

Quick Settings tilesAn existing popular feature of Cyanogen OS is Quick Settings tiles management, which has been added to Marshmallow in this update. This allows you to customize layout and options directly via the Quick Settings panel.

Take notes simply and intuitively anytime from anywhere in the OSMods extend into the Email and Phone apps with OneNote to help you get your notes down and stay organized. In the Email app, you can easily save an important email to OneNote for future reference.

Cortana mod

You can tell Cortana to â€œtake a selfieâ€, giving you voice controlled, hands free, automatic countdown for capturing your picture. The Cortana mod has also been extended to the lock screen for easier access to all that you need from Cortana without having to unlock your device. Simply wake up your device, swipe left and use your voice to search, set reminders, get to your schedule and more with Cortana.

The Skype features you love, right in your Phone app.

Want to make a phone call or a Skype call to a friend? Do them both right from within your Phone app in Cyanogen OS 13.1 and above. All of your Skype contacts and call history are right in the dialer. Additionally, if you start with a Skype voice call, you can upgrade to a video call anytime with the tap of a button.

This update includes stability, performance and new mods for a number of Microsoft applications, notably Cortana, OneNote and Skype. Cyanogen OS 13.1 update (ZNH2KAS1KN) with mods for the OnePlus One isÂ now gradually rolling out over-the-air (OTA). It will most probably roll out in stages, so don’t freak out if your device hasn’t received the update yet.

]]>https://androidspin.com/oneplus-one-getting-android-6-0-marshmallow-based-cyanogen-os-13-1-update/feed/0Nexus devices getting June security updateshttps://androidspin.com/nexus-devices-getting-june-security-updates/
https://androidspin.com/nexus-devices-getting-june-security-updates/#respondThu, 09 Jun 2016 02:00:24 +0000https://androidspin.com/?p=170975Smartphone companies now have focused on providing monthly security updates to maintain their positions on top and keep consumers safer from the wilds of connected world. We have seen Samsung and Blackberry, along with most other major players, working to keep things moving forward on the security front. Google and there Nexus line fall at […]

Smartphone companies now have focused on providing monthly security updates to maintain their positions on top and keep consumers safer from the wilds of connected world. We have seen Samsung and Blackberry, along with most other major players, working to keep things moving forward on the security front. Google and there Nexus line fall at the top of the list when it comes to being Â diligent though. Nexus devices are getting their June security update already in fact. This updateÂ fixes several critical issues, including issues in Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Qualcomm Video, Sound, GPU andÂ Wi-Fi Drivers, Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Media-serverÂ and more.

The Nexus devices which will be receiving this update are the Nexus 7 (MOB30M),Â Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi (MOB30M),Â Nexus 5 (MOB30M),Â Nexus 9 Wi-Fi (MOB30M),Â Nexus 9 LTE (MOB30M),Â Nexus Player (MOB30M),Â Nexus 6 (MOB30M),Â Nexus 5X (MTC19V),Â Nexus 6P (MTC19V) andÂ Pixel C (MXC89HN).Â The update is being rolled out over-the-air (OTA), but, if you havenâ€t received it yet on your Nexus device, you can still install it by using the Factory Images or OTA Zip Files.

]]>https://androidspin.com/nexus-devices-getting-june-security-updates/feed/0Android Marshmallow hits 10.1% of all Android devices, with Lollipop and KitKat still dominatinghttps://androidspin.com/android-marshmallow-hits-10-1-android-devices/
https://androidspin.com/android-marshmallow-hits-10-1-android-devices/#respondThu, 09 Jun 2016 01:40:16 +0000https://androidspin.com/?p=170981Google Â released the Android platform distribution numbers for the month of May, revealing that the latest iteration of its mobile OS â€“ Marshmallow â€“ was powering 7.5% of all active Android devices worldwide and now it has incresed to 10.1% of devices. Lollipop adoption has decreased ever so slightly to 35.4% from 35.6%. KitKat […]

Google Â released the Android platform distribution numbers for the month of May, revealing that the latest iteration of its mobile OS â€“ Marshmallow â€“ was powering 7.5% of all active Android devices worldwide and now it has incresed to 10.1% of devices.

Lollipop adoption has decreased ever so slightly to 35.4% from 35.6%. KitKat took a slightly largerÂ drop from 32.5% in May to 31.6% in June and Jelly Bean went down from 20.1% to 18.9% in the same period. Following up the list of ones that still matter is Ice Cream Sandwich which dropped Â from 2.0% to 1.9%. What’s a tad bit interesting is that Gingerbread went down from 2.2% to 2.0%, but is slightly higher than ICS! Even better is that Froyo is still on the list at 0.1%.

The report is based on ending of 6th June 2016Â in a seven-day period.

]]>https://androidspin.com/android-marshmallow-hits-10-1-android-devices/feed/0OnePlus 2 starts receiving Marshmallow based OxygenOS 3.0.2 updatehttps://androidspin.com/oneplus-2-starts-receiving-marshmallow-based-oxygenos-3-0-2-update/
https://androidspin.com/oneplus-2-starts-receiving-marshmallow-based-oxygenos-3-0-2-update/#respondTue, 07 Jun 2016 01:59:40 +0000https://androidspin.com/?p=170965The OnePlus 2 was the second flagship device from the company with the same name,Â OnePlus.Â This was the first Smartphone from OnePlus to come preloaded with Oxygen OS. Currently OnePlus has started rolling outÂ OxygenOS 3.0.2 update which is based on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) for the OnePlus 2 smartphone.Â This update is packed with new features and enhancements […]

The OnePlus 2 was the second flagship device from the company with the same name,Â OnePlus.Â This was the first Smartphone from OnePlus to come preloaded with Oxygen OS. Currently OnePlus has started rolling outÂ OxygenOS 3.0.2 update which is based on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) for the OnePlus 2 smartphone.Â This update is packed with new features and enhancements as said byÂ the manufacturer.

New features in OxygenOS 3.0.2 for OnePlus 2 based on Android Marshmallow

Enhanced Doze mode for better battery life

System wide performance improvements

Improved fingerprint sensor performance and recognition

New OnePlus Camera UI and AF optimization

MaxxAudio and Tuner have been removed. We have integrated with Dirac HD Sound technology for the speaker so you get a great experience without the knobs and dials

Shelf UX has been improved. You can now long press to edit a board

You can now lock apps in recents so they won’t be cleared away. We’ve also added clear process in addition to clear-all for those of you who want a better control of background processes

Verizon’sÂ Samsung Galaxy S5 got its Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update yesterday, and now its time for Galaxy Tab S2 to get the latest Android. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has started receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA update on Verizon’s network.

The new software version is MMB29K.T817VVRU2BPE1, and it bringsÂ Android Marshmallow. The new software brings newÂ features such as Doze Mode, App Standby, new app permissions system, and Google Now On Tap. Samsung has also made changes to its TouchWiz UI, which is now smoother and cleaner, andÂ you’ll also find new animations. There are improvements to the nativeÂ email client and drawing in the Memo app.

You can check the full changelog with all features here. As it is the over-the-air (OTA) rollout of the update, so it may be a few days before it reaches all the Galaxy Tab S2 units sold by Verizon.Â It will most probably roll out in stages. so don’t freak out if your device didn’t get the notification update yet.

It seems that XiaomiÂ is workingÂ pretty hard this year. They’ve released a bunch of smartphonesÂ in first half of the year: theÂ entry-levelÂ Redmi Note 3, the Mi 4s, and the high-endÂ Mi 5. Now, theÂ Chinese smartphone maker hasÂ launched itsÂ biggest smartphone yet, the Xiaomi Mi Max.

The Xiaomi Mi Max features a humungous 6.44-inch 1080p display with 2.5D curved glass protection and is powered by an the hexa-coreÂ Snapdragon 652Â processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage. ItÂ runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based MIUI 8Â operating system that brings a lot of new features including theÂ one-handed mode and a shortcut dock to launch apps easily. It sportsÂ a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual-tone LED flash, phase-detection autofocus, andÂ a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has a touch-based fingerprint sensor on itsÂ back.

There’s also an entry-level variant that comes with a Snapdragon 650 processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. TheÂ Xiaomi Mi Max comes in Gold, Silver, and Grey. Here is the pricing for each of its variant:

MIUI 8Â features

MIUI 8 introduces two new feature that are designed to improve battery life:Â the power-saving mode freezes background apps and tasks in order to keep the phone running for as long as possible. Meanwhile, users would beÂ able to select which apps they want to load at startup, which should improve performance, in addition to prolonging battery life.

Xiaomi mobilesÂ boast powerful cameras and MIUI 8 brings enhancements to the gallery app that comes preloaded on them. These include new sharing controls, improved multiple photo selection, and support for various doodles and stickers. Video editing has also been improved, and overall, the gallery app is said to be more storage efficient.

MIUI 8 comes withÂ high quality wallpapers, and users can pickÂ their favourite category, set the frequency of changing wallpapers, and wait for the wallpaper to be changed daily.

These are some important features in the update, you can check all the supported featuresÂ here.Â The MIUI 8 Developer ROM will be available for the MiÂ 2, 2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4C, Mi 5 and Mi Note series from June 17 in China, after beta testing from June 1. More devices will be added to the list soon. Registration for beta testing begins May 16, butÂ Xiaomi has not announced roll out details for the global ROM yet.

]]>https://androidspin.com/heres-need-know-xiaomi-mi-max-miui-8/feed/0Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 6.0.1 update is sent out prematurelyhttps://androidspin.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-android-6-0-1-update-is-sent-out-prematurely/
https://androidspin.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-android-6-0-1-update-is-sent-out-prematurely/#respondMon, 25 Jan 2016 11:43:40 +0000https://androidspin.com/?p=170294Most of the time, software updates don’t get spotted until they are officially released by manufacturers. If we’re really lucky, a test build will leak out a few weeks early. However, what Samsung has been experiencing over the last few weeksÂ is a bit unprecedented, with test builds being pushed via its OTA system to users […]

Most of the time, software updates don’t get spotted until they are officially released by manufacturers. If we’re really lucky, a test build will leak out a few weeks early. However, what Samsung has been experiencing over the last few weeksÂ is a bit unprecedented, with test builds being pushed via its OTA system to users who aren’t expecting the update. One of the earliest cases of this was the Galaxy Note 4 getting a sneak peek at Android 6.0, and the latest stuff-up (intentional or unintentional) has seen theÂ Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 6.0.1 update pushed to a device in France.

The information from the build indicates that the software is based on Android 6.0.1 and it includes the January security update which has so far only been made available to Nexus devices. While it is impossible to determine how close this software build is to final, the general concensus is that these screenshots are pretty legitimate and we’re looking at an almost-finished, if not finished, version of software that will be pushed out in the very near future. Exactly how near is anybody’s guess, however.

What do you think about theÂ Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 6.0.1 update being released prematurely? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

]]>https://androidspin.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-android-6-0-1-update-is-sent-out-prematurely/feed/0Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5 picks up live Co-Op mode and morehttps://androidspin.com/live-co-op-mode-finds-its-way-to-dungeon-hunter-5/
https://androidspin.com/live-co-op-mode-finds-its-way-to-dungeon-hunter-5/#respondFri, 08 Jan 2016 06:18:40 +0000https://androidspin.com/?p=170207Gameloft’s successful 5th installment of the Dungeon Hunter series, aptly named Dungeon Hunter 5, is receiving an update that players of the title are sure to love, Co-Op mode. Now you will be able to partner up with up to 3 other players as a party of 4 and take on the challenges of the […]

Gameloft’s successful 5th installment of the Dungeon Hunter series, aptly named Dungeon Hunter 5, is receiving an update that players of the title are sure to love, Co-Op mode.

Now you will be able to partner up with up to 3 other players as a party of 4 and take on the challenges of the game. If you fall short a player you will pick up replacement AI henchmen to help give you a fighting chance. Co-Op mode will important as it includes a new weekly quest system that rewards you with Minion Shard. Those shards, in return, help you craft new brutal minions to protect your stronghold from raiders. If you complete all quests each week you can snag yourself a special shard needed to summon a 4-star Featured minion.

The update also brings along a number of other note worthy things. There is a new map: the Ashkan Breeding Grounds along with some Chinese News Years celebrations events dubbed the Temple of Bells and an exclusive monkey themed armor, weapon and trinket.

The update is out now for iOS and Android with Windows rolling out soon.